Welsh government’s independent living decision ‘threatens support of hundreds’
The Welsh government’s decision to close its independent living grant scheme and pass the funding…
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Welsh government’s ‘ludicrous’ failure on independent living framework
The Welsh government has been criticised for a “ludicrous” and “insulting” failure to address the…
Research shows impact of ILF closure on London councils
One in three London councils have cut the care packages of more than a third…
Minister hid judges’ criticism of McVey from MPs, hours after shock appointment
The minister for disabled people has refused to apologise for misleading MPs about a court…
Council faces legal action after slashing woman’s post-ILF care without telling her
A local authority is facing legal action after a “deeply concerning” decision to slash a…
Disabled activist ‘is fighting for his life’ as he hands petition to Welsh government
A disabled activist has handed in a petition of hundreds of signatures that calls on…
DPO plans court vigil as it intervenes in ‘hugely significant’ Care Act case
A disabled people’s organisation (DPO) has intervened in a “hugely significant” court of appeal hearing…
DPO hopes mayoral election will see Manchester lead the way on disability rights
A leading disabled people’s organisation (DPOs) is hoping to persuade the first elected mayor of…
DWP report confirms fears over impact of ILF closure
Former recipients of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) in England experienced a loss of support,…
McDonnell hides from questions over promise to write ILF letter to Labour councils
Labour is facing new concerns about its commitment to disability equality, after questions were raised…